Student Recruitment and Partnership Specialist/s

Aurora Training Institute is a progressive Registered Training Organisation (RTO) with 15+ years’ experience delivering quality training solutions. The team at Aurora are committed to providing superior client care and have built a reputation of service, quality, and reliability through our brand mantra 'Flexible Supportive Education'.

Lead the way in North Queensland

Aurora is seeking a Student Recruitment and Partnership Advisor based at the Townsville campus, servicing Townsville and the North Queensland region.

If you are passionate about education, skilled at building relationships and ready to make an impact, this opportunity is for you.

As part of the Student Recruitment team, you will work closely with and report to the Student Recruitment and Partnership Manager based in Toowoomba.

This position is well-suited to:

• Individuals with sales or engagement experience in the education sector, or

• Those currently working in the RTO or VET sector who are seeking a change or the next step in their careers, or

• People who are actively involved in the local community, including business networks, industry groups, charities and community organisations, and can use these connections to build meaningful partnerships and generate new business opportunities across the region.

Your primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Establishing and nurturing relationships with local schools, employers and the Apprentice Connect Australia Provider (ACAP) in Townsville and the broader region.

• Facilitating school-based traineeships.

• Proactively following up on sales leads and student enquiries.

• Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.

• Participating in trade shows, exhibitions, careers events and promotional activities as required.

• Leading or championing projects, campaigns or partnerships across North Queensland.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• A high level of personal presentation.

• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.

• Self-motivation and a strong drive to succeed.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

• A positive “can-do” attitude and the ability to thrive in a team environment.

• Excellent interpersonal and time management skills.

• A current driver’s license and reliable vehicle.

• A current QLD Blue Card, or the ability to promptly obtain one upon successful appointment.

You may also bring:

• Experience in student recruitment, sales, business development or stakeholder engagement, ideally within education, VET or a similar client-focused environment.

Aurora Training Institute is a child safe organisation and is committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

As this role may involve direct contact with students under the age of 18, the successful applicant will be required to hold, or be eligible to obtain, a valid Blue Card prior to commencement. This requirement forms part of Aurora’s commitment to child safe recruitment practices and ensuring appropriate screening is completed for roles involving children and young people.

As part of Aurora’s onboarding process, the successful applicant will also be required to complete an internal Child Safety and Wellbeing professional development module.

• Opportunity to shape student pathways across Townsville and North Queensland.

• Supportive team culture aligned with “Flexible Supportive Education”.

• Scope to develop professionally, with the role able to evolve around the strengths of the successful candidate.

If you are dedicated, skilled at building strong relationships and genuinely interested in contributing to a reputable training provider, you are encouraged to take the next step in your career.

Please submit:

• Your resume, and

• A cover letter that addresses the selection criteria outlined above

Aurora appreciates the time and effort taken to apply. Due to the volume of applications, only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted. Previous applicants need not apply.